Empower Students with Free Resources to Thrive in Today’s Digital World from the New Digital Citizenship Initiative by Discovery Education with Verizon and Fortinet
Discovery Education has launched a new Digital Citizenship Initiative in partnership with Verizon and Fortinet (FTNT) to provide free digital resources for K-12 education. The initiative, based on findings from a white paper titled 'Risks and Resilience: Why Digital Citizenship Matters in K12 Education,' addresses critical issues like cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital footprints.
The program offers standards-aligned resources including digital lessons, DEMystified series videos, and instructional materials across various subjects. Content will be released quarterly and is accessible through digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com or Discovery Education Experience platform.
Fortinet's contribution includes a security awareness curriculum designed to help educators and students develop cybersecurity skills for school, home, and beyond. The initiative aims to promote safer online experiences and prepare students for an increasingly connected digital world.
Discovery Education ha lanciato una nuova Iniziativa di Cittadinanza Digitale in collaborazione con Verizon e Fortinet (FTNT) per fornire risorse digitali gratuite per l'istruzione K-12. L'iniziativa, basata su un documento di ricerca intitolato 'Rischi e Resilienza: Perché la Cittadinanza Digitale è Importante nell'Istruzione K12,' affronta questioni critiche come il cyberbullismo, la privacy online e le tracce digitali.
Il programma offre risorse allineate agli standard, tra cui lezioni digitali, video della serie DEMystified e materiali didattici su vari argomenti. I contenuti saranno pubblicati trimestralmente e saranno accessibili tramite digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com o la piattaforma Discovery Education Experience.
Il contributo di Fortinet include un curriculum di consapevolezza sulla sicurezza progettato per aiutare educatori e studenti a sviluppare competenze di cybersecurity per la scuola, la casa e oltre. L'iniziativa mira a promuovere esperienze online più sicure e a preparare gli studenti per un mondo digitale sempre più connesso.
Discovery Education ha lanzado una nueva Iniciativa de Ciudadanía Digital en colaboración con Verizon y Fortinet (FTNT) para proporcionar recursos digitales gratuitos para la educación K-12. La iniciativa, basada en los hallazgos de un documento titulado 'Riesgos y Resiliencia: Por qué la Ciudadanía Digital es Importante en la Educación K12,' aborda cuestiones críticas como el ciberacoso, la privacidad en línea y las huellas digitales.
El programa ofrece recursos alineados con los estándares, incluyendo lecciones digitales, videos de la serie DEMystified y materiales didácticos en diversas materias. El contenido se publicará trimestralmente y estará disponible a través de digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com o la plataforma Discovery Education Experience.
La contribución de Fortinet incluye un currículo de concienciación sobre seguridad diseñado para ayudar a educadores y estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de ciberseguridad para la escuela, el hogar y más allá. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo promover experiencias en línea más seguras y preparar a los estudiantes para un mundo digital cada vez más conectado.
Discovery Education는 Verizon 및 Fortinet (FTNT)와 협력하여 K-12 교육을 위한 무료 디지털 리소스를 제공하는 새로운 디지털 시민권 이니셔티브를 시작했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 '위험과 회복력: K12 교육에서 디지털 시민권이 중요한 이유'라는 제목의 백서에서 나온 발견을 바탕으로 사이버 괴롭힘, 온라인 프라이버시 및 디지털 발자국과 같은 중요한 문제를 다룹니다.
이 프로그램은 디지털 수업, DEMystified 시리즈 비디오 및 다양한 과목에 대한 교육 자료를 포함한 표준에 맞춘 리소스를 제공합니다. 콘텐츠는 분기별로 발표되며 digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com 또는 Discovery Education Experience 플랫폼을 통해 접근할 수 있습니다.
Fortinet의 기여에는 교육자와 학생이 학교, 가정 및 그 이상에서 사이버 보안 기술을 개발할 수 있도록 돕기 위해 설계된 보안 인식 커리큘럼이 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 더 안전한 온라인 경험을 촉진하고 학생들이 점점 더 연결된 디지털 세계에 대비할 수 있도록 하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Discovery Education a lancé une nouvelle Initiative de Citoyenneté Numérique en partenariat avec Verizon et Fortinet (FTNT) pour fournir des ressources numériques gratuites pour l'éducation K-12. L'initiative, basée sur les résultats d'un document intitulé 'Risques et Résilience : Pourquoi la Citoyenneté Numérique est Importante dans l'Éducation K12,' aborde des questions critiques telles que le cyberharcèlement, la confidentialité en ligne et les empreintes numériques.
Le programme propose des ressources alignées sur les standards, y compris des leçons numériques, des vidéos de la série DEMystified et des matériaux pédagogiques sur divers sujets. Le contenu sera publié trimestriellement et sera accessible via digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com ou la plateforme Discovery Education Experience.
La contribution de Fortinet comprend un curriculum de sensibilisation à la sécurité conçu pour aider les éducateurs et les étudiants à développer des compétences en cybersécurité pour l'école, la maison et au-delà. L'initiative vise à promouvoir des expériences en ligne plus sûres et à préparer les étudiants à un monde numérique de plus en plus connecté.
Discovery Education hat eine neue Initiative zur digitalen Bürgerkompetenz in Partnerschaft mit Verizon und Fortinet (FTNT) ins Leben gerufen, um kostenlose digitale Ressourcen für die K-12-Bildung bereitzustellen. Die Initiative basiert auf den Ergebnissen eines Whitepapers mit dem Titel 'Risiken und Resilienz: Warum digitale Bürgerkompetenz in der K12-Bildung wichtig ist' und behandelt kritische Themen wie Cybermobbing, Online-Privatsphäre und digitale Fußabdrücke.
Das Programm bietet an den Standards orientierte Ressourcen, einschließlich digitaler Lektionen, Videos der DEMystified-Serie und Lehrmaterialien in verschiedenen Fächern. Inhalte werden vierteljährlich veröffentlicht und sind über digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com oder die Discovery Education Experience-Plattform zugänglich.
Der Beitrag von Fortinet umfasst ein Curriculum zur Sicherheitsbewusstseinsbildung, das darauf abzielt, Lehrern und Schülern zu helfen, Cybersecurity-Fähigkeiten für die Schule, zu Hause und darüber hinaus zu entwickeln. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, sicherere Online-Erlebnisse zu fördern und die Schüler auf eine zunehmend vernetzte digitale Welt vorzubereiten.
- Strategic partnership with major education platform Discovery Education expands Fortinet's market reach in K-12 sector
- Potential for increased brand recognition and market penetration through free educational resources
- Strengthens Fortinet's position in cybersecurity awareness and education market
- Free resource distribution model may not generate immediate revenue
- Investment in educational content development could impact short-term expenses
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the launch of a new Digital Citizenship Initiative. The Digital Citizenship Initiative is a dynamic partnership that provides educators and students with free tools, resources, and the skills needed to thrive in today's digital world.
The Digital Citizenship Initiative grew out of needs summarized in a dedicated white paper entitled Risks and Resilience: Why Digital Citizenship Matters in K12 Education. This study illuminated many of the issues facing today’s students, including cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital footprints. Furthermore, research shows that students remain largely unaware of the impacts of digital technologies on all aspects of life. Discovery Education defines digital citizenship as a set of strategies and behaviors designed to promote a safer online experience for everyone.
The Digital Citizenship Initiative partners include Impact Leader Verizon and Fortinet. Each partner has helped contribute expert insights to develop standards-aligned digital resources. Resources include ready-to-use materials, digital lessons, DEMystified series videos, and instructional materials spanning disciplines such as science, health, social studies, and English language arts. Educators can expect quarterly content releases covering a range of topics that address digital citizenship.
“At Verizon, we are driven by purpose and guided by values in all that we do. Being part of the Digital Citizenship Initiative is the latest building block in Verizon’s work to empower people to live, work, and play. Students are our future, and we are proud to support them as they learn to use digital technologies responsibly,” said Alex Servello, Associate Vice President of Responsible Business at Verizon.
“As a cybersecurity leader, we believe that staying ahead of sophisticated threats and cyber risks requires building a more cyber-aware society,” said Rob Rashotte, Vice President, Fortinet Training Institute. “To help achieve this, Fortinet partnered with educators to develop and make accessible a tailor-made security awareness curriculum to help prepare both educators and students to apply cybersecurity skills at school, at home, and everywhere they need it. We are proud that this curriculum will now be leveraged in the Digital Citizenship Initiative to further develop fundamental security skill sets across our global community.”
To access the Digital Citizenship Initiative resources, please visit digitalcitizenship.discoveryeducation.com. Educators with access to Discovery Education Experience can find these resources on the Digital Citizenship channel.
“Digital technology has revolutionized the way students learn, connect, and express themselves. Supporting digital citizenship is critical for preparing students to navigate an increasingly connected and complex online environment,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances. “Thanks to our partners – Verizon and Fortinet – for your leadership in preparing students to navigate our tech-driven world responsibly.”
For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of
About Fortinet
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art, K-12, digital solutions support learning wherever it takes place. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and strategic alliances, Discovery Education helps educators deliver powerful learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Through partnerships with districts, states, and trusted organizations, Discovery Education empowers teachers with essential edtech solutions that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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Discovery Education
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